All articles tagged with #60 day deadline
The article reports that the Trump administration announced the war with Iran had been terminated before a 60‑day deadline, with President Trump speaking to reporters in the Oval Office and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifying to Congress, signaling a rapid move toward de-escalation and potential diplomacy.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the United States is not at war with Iran and Congress does not need to weigh in on the administration's military actions as the 60-day War Powers deadline approaches; he says the aim is to police the Strait of Hormuz and seek a peace, while White House officials say discussions on extending or adjusting the deadline are ongoing and lawmakers weigh budget implications of the campaign, which has cost about $25 billion so far.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a president must end US hostilities if Congress hasn’t declared or authorized the war within 60 days after notifying Congress. Trump’s March 2 Iran report starts a May 1 deadline, and Congress has not yet acted to declare or extend the war. With Republicans wary of opposing the president, options include extending the deadline via a joint vote, challenging the law in court, or withdrawing forces if no authorization is secured. The outcome hinges on Congressional action and public opinion, as support for the conflict remains low and the presidency risks a potential legal or political pushback.